Schchi (russian sauerkraut soup)

8 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 pounds Short ribs of beef
Beef bones
2 quarts Water
1 cup Onions, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 can Tomatoes, 20-ounce
2 pounds Cabbage, shredded
1 tablespoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black pepper
2 teaspoons Lemon juice
¼ cup Sugar
1½ pounds Sauerkraut
Sour cream

Directions

Combine the meat, bones, and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and skim the top. Add the onions, garlic, tomatoes, cabbage, salt, and pepper. Cover loosely and cook over low heat 1½ hours.

Add the lemon juice, sugar, and sauerkraut. Cook 1 hour longer.

Taste for seasoning.

Remove the meat and serve separately with boiled potatoes if desired.

Serve the soup with a spoon of sour cream.

Clayton Schmitt Boquete, Chiriqui Panama

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